Freed Israeli hostages call for release of remaining captives as Gaza humanitarian crisis reaches 'breaking point' Hostages spoke to thousands rallying in Tel Aviv two days after being released by Hamas Evening Standard · Dec 2, 2023
‘Every second counts’: Families of Gaza hostages call for another deal to bring their loved ones home While Israel restarts its bombing of the besieged territory as the truce with Hamas ends, the relatives of those still being held captive can only hope that another ceasefire is agreed and their loved ones will eventually be freed. Tom Bennett reports from Tel Aviv The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2023
Israelis Shelter In Athens As War Rages On Hours after the traumatic October 7 Hamas attack on Israel, Michael and his wife knew they had to abandon their Tel Aviv home and flee to the nearest destination, Athens, for the sake of their family. International Business Times · Nov 30, 2023
Qatar is the go-to mediator in the Mideast war. Its unprecedented Tel Aviv trip saved a shaky truce The hostage deal had seemed on the verge of unraveling The Independent UK · Nov 27, 2023
Hamas releases third group of hostages as part of truce, and says it will seek to extend the deal Four-year-old Abigail Edan, was the first American freed under the truce. The exchange was delayed after Hamas accused Israel of violating the deal. Chicago Sun-Times · Nov 26, 2023
Irish premier’s tweet on hostage being ‘lost’ sparks ire from Israel Israel’s foreign minister Eli Cohen said he has summoned the Irish ambassador in Tel Aviv ‘for a reprimand’. The Independent UK · Nov 26, 2023
One Israeli hostage family’s anxious wait for release news: ‘It’s hopefulness. It’s helplessness’ The announcement of the deal between Israel and Hamas – and the subsequent release of some of those held captive in Gaza – has left those anxiously awaiting the return of their loved ones facing a swirl of emotions, writes Tom Bennett in Tel Aviv The Independent UK · Nov 25, 2023
Tens of thousands rally in Tel Aviv amid delay in release of Hamas captives Demonstration at what has become known as ‘Hostages Square’ marked 50 days since Hamas attack on Israel. Al Jazeera · Nov 25, 2023
‘It brings hope’: in Tel Aviv plaza, cheers greet news of hostage release Hundreds waiting in ‘Hostages Square’ sing songs as the names of those being released filter out The Guardian - UK · Nov 24, 2023
How Joe Biden and a ‘secret cell’ of aides worked to arrange a Gaza ceasefire President Biden’s brief sojourn in Tel Aviv marked the start of what has been a high-stakes game of shuttle diplomacy that resulted in a hostage deal, Andrew Feinberg reports The Independent UK · Nov 22, 2023
Palestinians in Israel cite threats, firings and discrimination after Oct. 7 At least 20% of Israelis identify as Arab or Palestinian. Many say they have long felt like second-class citizens. The current war has worsened their position in the country, they say. WEKU · Nov 21, 2023
Israel declares Lashkar-e-Taiba as terror organisation Ahead of the 15th anniversary of the 26/11 Mumbai attacks, Israel on Tuesday declared the Pakistan-based terror outfit Lashkar-e-Taiba as a terror outfit. An official announcement from Tel Aviv informed that the move is in sync with Israel’s attempts to support a global war on terror. The announcement has come in the… The Hindu · Nov 21, 2023
Israeli hostages’ families march from Tel Aviv to Benjamin Netanyahu’s Jerusalem office in demonstration Thousands march from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem to raise plight of hostages Evening Standard · Nov 18, 2023
Families of Israeli captives arrive in Jerusalem, rally at PM’s office Family, friends and supporters of Hamas captives marched from Tel Aviv to demand immediate release, government action. Al Jazeera · Nov 18, 2023
France 24 · Nov 15, 2023 Building bridges: Palestinians and Israelis fight for peace amid war As the war between Israel and Hamas rages on, violence is also on the rise in the occupied West Bank, fuelling tensions and creating divides amongst the Jews and Arabs living side by side in the region. While some continue to perpetuate the violence that splits communities, others are trying…
The Hindu · Nov 14, 2023 Indian woman evacuated from war-torn Gaza Indian woman Lubna Nazir Shaboo and her daughter safely reach Egypt from Gaza after Indian missions in the region help with their evacuation. They crossed Rafah border crossing and move to Cairo. Indian missions in Ramallah, Tel Aviv and Cairo helped make evacuation possible.
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023 ‘I can’t sit around any more’: families of Israeli hostages march to Jerusalem Relatives plea for release of captives held in Gaza at start of five-day walk from Tel Aviv to Benjamin Netanyahu’s office
The Guardian - UK · Nov 14, 2023 Grief is fuelling repression and racism in Israel. But our movement for peace is growing As ministers seek to dehumanise Palestinians, I am part of a coalition of Jews and Arabs showing that there is another way, says Uri Weltmann of Standing Together
Al Jazeera · Nov 14, 2023 Gaza war pushes tumultuous Israel-Turkey ties into ‘deep freezer’ Turkey’s forthright support for Palestine could affecting efforts to revive ties with Israel.
Al Jazeera · Nov 11, 2023 Thousands rally in Tel Aviv calling for release of captives A smaller group of anti-government protesters defied a crackdown on anti-war voices and demanded a ceasefire.
WEKU · Nov 11, 2023 After Hamas attack, most Israelis want Netanyahu to resign, according to poll Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was already under pressure for other problems. Now, a recent poll says 76% of Israelis want him to resign.
Al Jazeera · Nov 10, 2023 ‘Now isn’t the time’: Israel’s left conflicted on future after Hamas attack From politicians to regular citizens, Israel’s left faces an identity crisis amid hypercharged nationalism.
The Guardian - US · Nov 9, 2023 I’m Israeli, my ex-husband is Palestinian – and our union has never been stronger At this moment, no one understands our pain better than one another. My ex-husband and I are both clinging to what’s most familiar: the two of us, our kids, our family
France 24 · Nov 7, 2023 In wave of anti-Semitism, Russian mob storms plane 'looking for Israelis' Several anti-semitic incidents were recorded in the Caucasus, a Russian region made up of three majority-Muslim republics, on October 28 and 29. In one of these incidents, a mob stormed an airport to search for "Israelis" and "Jews" on a flight from Tel Aviv. Our team spoke to a researcher…
The Independent UK · Nov 7, 2023 Halifax sorry for letter describing Israeli city as occupied Palestine A letter sent by the bank to a British-Israeli man said Tel Aviv was ‘occupied’ Palestinian land